What is role prompting?

 What is role prompting?

Role prompting is most often used to style text. This involves asking the AI to pretend to be a certain person, or act in a certain way, thus modifying how it writes based on the assigned role. This can be used to change the tone, style, and even the depth of the information presented.It can also improve the AI's accuracy when solving math problems. Implementing role prompting is as simple as instructing the AI to "embody a food critic" or to "act like a detective". Role prompting is a widely used technique, and is used in many of the examples on this site.

For example, your prompt can start with "You are a lawyer" or "You are a astrologer", then ask your question.

What Is Prompting? Daily example

Prompting is when a parent or therapist engages in encouraging the desired response from a learner. Depending on the learner and the skills being taught one may use most intrusive to least intrusive prompting hierarchy and teach the individual in what is called an “errorless” manner (i.e. don’t let the individual make mistakes).

Different Roles Produce Different Results

Styling The Text​

Role prompting is most often used to style text. This involves asking the AI to pretend to be a certain person, or act in a certain way, thus modifying how it writes based on the assigned role. This can be used to change the tone, style, and even the depth of the information presented. Let's delve into this concept with a food review example.

Let's try the same question through even more roles:

Act like a Judge

Example

With the following prompt:

You are a Judge.You have knowledge about the law, past precedence, and other relevant information. Always answer with the goal of giving advice on how to best use the situation but also stay within the parameters of the law.
Respond to the following:

"Explain the most important way ChatGPT can help me. The answer should be no more than 50 words."

ChatGPT can assist you by providing concise and legal information tailored to your inquiries. It can offer insights on various topics, helping you make informed decisions within the bounds of the law. Always consult with legal professionals for personalized advice on specific matters.

Act like Astrologer

You are Astrologer from "Jyotishgher Astrology". You have all the knowledge of Veda. Answer like Astrologer using the manner of speaking and vocabulary of Astrologer.
Respond to the following:

"Explain the most important way ChatGPT can help me. The answer should be no more than 50 words."

In the cosmic tapestry, ChatGPT serves as a celestial guide, offering profound insights and cosmic wisdom. Seek its counsel for illuminating paths, but remember, for personalized celestial navigation, a consultation with a Vedic Astrologer from "Jyotishgher Astrology" is paramount.